Steve Benoit Email & Phone Number

Tampa, Florida

Regional Cybersecurity Manager supporting and coordinating workflow, activity, and documentation necessary to achieve successful C&A (and/or RMF A&A efforts) for various environments.• Coordination among myriads of stakeholders, e.g., Security Engineers, Network Administrators, System Administrators, Information Assurance Managers (IAMs) / Information Systems Security Managers (ISSMs), certification authorities (and representatives), accreditation authorities (and representatives), program managers, vendors, etc., necessary to properly identify, document, mitigate, and manage risk attributed to the target system, network, and/or application.• Identify, develop (either directly, or in coordination with applicable experts), and incorporate common artifacts, e.g., system architecture and boundaries, hardware and software inventories, risk assessment reports, POA&Ms, data flows, PPSM accounting, and other necessary system, network, and application documentation.2• Knowledge and experience identifying, assessing, and documenting compliance against applicable IA security controls (technical, management, operational);• Expert with the use of vulnerability scanning and assessment tools (e.g., ACAS/Nessus) necessary to identify and document compliance.• Expert knowledge of and ability to use applicable compliance and accreditation reporting environments (e.g., eMASS, ACAS, CMRS) to document the progress of C&A (A&A).

Macdill Afb

Monitors USSOCOM networks and systems for cyber threats and works with stakeholders to mitigate and remediate identified cyber vulnerabilities.• Implementing and monitoring necessary security controls to maintain an Authorization to Operate (ATO)• Track and maintain certification information databases, websites and tools to ensure networks, systems and devices are properly documented and managed from a security perspective• Identifies security risks, threats and vulnerabilities of networks, systems, applications and new technology initiatives• Conducts complex security architecture analysis to evaluate and mitigate issues• Develops policies and procedures for securing the system infrastructure and applications• Develops complex technical and programmatic assessments, evaluates engineering and integration initiatives and provides complex technical support to assess security policies, standards and guidelines• Develops, implements, enforces and communicates security policies and/or plans for data, software applications, hardware and telecommunications• Performs highly complex product evaluations, recommends and implements products/services for network security• Validates and tests complex security architecture and design solutions to produce detailed engineering specifications with recommended vendor technologies• Provides complex technical oversight and enforcement of security directives, orders, standards, plans and procedures• Develops manuals and ensures system support personnel receive/maintain security awareness and training• Assesses the impact on the business unit/customer caused by theft, destruction, alteration or denial of access to information and reports to senior management

Tampa, Florida

Analyze malicious activity weaknesses, exploitation methods, and the impact to systems and information. Characterize and analyze network traffic to identify potential threatsPerform tests of Information Assurance safeguards in accordance with DoD and Intelligence Community standards. Perform Computer Network Defense trend analysis, reporting, and event correlation.Provide timely detection, identification, and alerting of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities.

Miami, Fl

Provides Cybersecurity program support to assist the Information Assurance/Cyber Network Defense (IA/CND) team with ensuring compliance in DoD and local IT security policies. ✓ Risk Management Framework (RMF) Subject Matter Expert (SME).✓ Completed and audit approximately 30 System Accreditation packages using the DoD RMF process.✓ Conduct network and information systems compliancy reviews and audits and produce vulnerability reviews and audits.✓ Advises on utilization and capabilities of cyber security applications, systems, and network configurations. Provides support in response to crises and major exercises, to include exercising Operations Plan (OPLANs).✓ Provide subject matter expertise across a broad range of topics including sensor technologies, packet capture technologies, Cyber Kill Chain Methodologies, advanced signature and behavioral based detections, malware analysis tools, process improvement, training, and evaluations of emerging technologies.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Promoted to Site Lead managing a four-man team which serves as the intermediary LNO between DISA-CENT, and the USCENTCOM J6, in regards to Information Assurance (IA) related activities, programs, and policies. Coordination focal point for new Enterprise wide/DISA programs involving cyber security or IA areas acting as the lead technical integrators for the Joint Communications Cyber Center (JCCC) cyber projects which include DISA-derived Enterprise wide initiatives that impact the COCOM AOR.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Serves as the Mission Assurance Support Capability Analyst (MASC); for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA); at USCENTCOM. Serves as the intermediary Liaison Officer (LNO) between, DISA and USCENTCOM’s Command, Control, Communications, and Computer directorate in regards to Information Assurance related activities, programs and policies. • Analyze, protect or discover vulnerabilities, intrusions and threats• Focal point for new Enterprise wide programs involving cyber security or information assurance while acting as the lead technical integrator• Supports development of new cyber security techniques• Produces high-quality papers, presentations, recommendations, and findings for senior US government intelligence and network operations officials

Fayetteville, North Carolina Area

Served as an expert Field Engineer, providing highest-level technical support for network systems.

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

Provided All Source Intelligence Analysis in support of targeting efforts during Operation New Dawn and Operation Enduring Freedom, forward deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Iraq

Provided All Source Intelligence Analysis and network analysis in support of targeting efforts during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn in Iraq.

Afghanistan

Hired with full responsibility to maintain data files and control procedures for the Global Command and Control System-Joint (GCCS-J) including system security, data integrity, resources, back-ups, and management requests for information. Managed and maintained the audio and visual systems, Global Broadcasting System (GBS), and Video Teleconferencing (VTC) systems. • Installed and configured three Global Command and Control Systems (GCCS)• Successfully installed over 500 classified computer systems and work stations, over 200 classified VOIP’s, all switches, servers, and patch fiber cable TV’s, and communication equipment• Streamlined systems for optimum functionality and maintenance. Authored operating procedures and trained users• Successfully installed and configured three multi-million-dollar audio and visual systems• Successfully designed, selected, installed and configured the new NATO/ISAF command center at the international airport in Kabul, Afghanistan• Successfully installed and configured three GBS systems and two commercial satellite receivers

Fayetteville, North Carolina Area

Hired with full responsibility for the Common Tactical Picture (CTP), and Common Operational Picture (COP) for the Special Operation Forces (SOF) at the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Headquarters.

Promoted and tasked to research, analyze, and report on political and military activity in the Pacific and Middle East regions in support of Navy, Joint and Allied world operations.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Information Systems

A.A.S., Business Administration, Business Administration And Management, General